Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults - How do I challenge a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) decision?
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit for people with disabilities.
- Last reviewed 06 November 2024
How do I challenge a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) decision?
If you disagree with the decision made on your benefit claim you can ask for a written statement of reasons.
If you still believe the decision is wrong, for example due to incorrect information being used, you can ask the DWP to looked at the decision again. This is called a Asking for a benefit or tax credit decision to be looked at again. See full definition . If you don't agree with the Asking for a benefit or tax credit decision to be looked at again. See full definition decision you can make an appeal to the Tribunal Service which is independent of the DWP.
See our Challenging Department for Work and Pensions Decisions guide for further information.
The time limits are strict, you will usually be given one month to dispute a decision, so it is important to seek advice and act quickly.
For further information, read our guide on Challenges and complaints.
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